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Hotter Weather Because Of climate Change May Mean More Mosquitos: Study

According to a recent study done by Virginia Commonwealth University experts, a warmer environment may result in more mosquitos as predators struggle to manage their population    As the cover feature in Ecology, a journal published by the Ecological Society of America, the study — “Warming and Top-Down Control of Stage-Structured Prey: Linking Theory to […]

Plan To Restore Mangroves In Ennore Creek, Says TN Forest Dept

This restoration initiative will be executed in collaboration with specialised agencies such as the Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University and the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF)    The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is actively developing a plan for the restoration of mangroves in Ennore Creek, where ongoing oil spill mitigation efforts are underway, according […]

Climate Change Is further Reducing Fish Stocks With Worrisome Implications For Global Food Supplies

A new study (which Aaron MacNeil contributed to) quantified nutrient availability from seafood through time considering the twin impacts of over-fishing and climate change    The health benefits of eating seafood are appreciated in many cultures which rely upon it to provide critical nutrients vital to our physical and mental development and health. Eating fish […]

COP28 Concludes: Global Consensus For Significant Climate Action Sets New Course

The two weeks of negotiations saw over USD 85 billion and 11 pledges and declarations committed to climate action   COP28, hosted in the United Arab Emirates, mobilised a significant number of voluntary pledges in the lead-up to its landmark final declaration calling for ‘transitioning away’ from fossil fuels. After over two weeks of negotiations, […]

COP28 Presidency Unites Leaders For Urbanisation And Climate Change Path Forward

The statement sets out a ten-point plan to boost the inclusion of cities in the decision-making process on climate change, drive multilevel climate action and accelerate the deployment of urban climate finance   The Statement was put forward at COP28 during the second Ministerial Meeting on Urbanisation and Climate Change.  At the event, the COP28 […]

Methane Emissions From The Deep Ocean Have Been Responsible For Climate Change

Researchers from Newcastle University have found that the frozen methane known as “fire-ice,” which is locked as a solid underneath our oceans, is susceptible to melting as a result of climate change and may end up spilling into the ocean   Newcastle University researchers have conducted a study revealing the susceptibility of fire-ice, or frozen […]

Equity And Climate Justice Must Be Basis Of Climate Action: India At COP28

The GST involves a two-year review of collective global efforts to achieve the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement, particularly the target of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to the pre-industrial era At COP28 on Saturday, India’s Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav asserted that equity and climate justice should form the foundation of […]

UN Climate Chief Urges Nations To Take Action Instead Of Seeking Points In COP28

At a summit where tension is growing over different visions for the future of fossil fuels, Stiell told during a news conference: “All governments must give their negotiators clear marching orders. We need the highest ambition, not point scoring or lowest common denominator politics.” UN climate chief Simon Stiell told countries on Wednesday to “ […]

COP28: Global Stocktake Calls For Just Phase-out Of Fossil Fuels

A new version of the Global Stocktake was released during the ongoing UN Climate Summit (COP28) provides options for key issues of negotiations, such as mitigation, fossil fuels, equity and historical responsibility   The first Global Stocktake (GST), which will end this year’s meeting, will probably assess how well nations have done thus far in […]